Lufthansa Technical Training's Managing Director, Mr Christoph Meyerrose (right), inspecting the aerospace training equipment in a Temasek Engineering School laboratory, to ensure it meets required standards.

Aerospace students at TP will benefit from: LTT's training expertise Qualified LTT and TP instructors New dedicated LTT Training Centre in Temasek Engineering School 10 LTT scholarships for the training programme each year Basic training in certain SAR-66 modules and subsequent exemption from these modules for AML certification

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Temasek Polytechnic (TP) and Lufthansa Technical Training, Germany (LTT) signed a landmark Cooperation Agreement on Friday, 19 Oct 2007, which allows students doing TP's Diploma Aerospace Electronics and Diploma in Aerospace Engineering, to undergo an exclusive Aerospace training programme administered jointly by TP and LTT. TP is currently working closely with LTT to train its students in accordance with the new SAR-66 standards during their 3-year course in TP, covering a major portion of the required basic trainng. This means that Aerospace students from Temasek Engineering School can get their AML much sooner after graduating from TP, compared to students who take other related diploma courses. LTT's qualified instructors will be conducting the training for students undergoing the specialised aerospace training course. Well equipped Aerospace lab in Temasek Engineering School SkyHawk aircraft on TP campus gives authentic learning experience Lay your hands on this super A380! Be an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer! To better facilitate this training of specialised manpower, an LTT Training Centre has been set up in Temasek Polytechnic, where both TP students and industry professionals will be trained. LTT Training Centre reception area LTT Training Centre lab for Aerospace students Referring to the establishment of the LTT Training Centre at TP, the polytechnic’s Principal & CEO, Mr Boo Kheng Hua said: “Together with LTT, we will develop the Training Centre in Temasek Polytechnic into a premier education and training centre, producing top quality licensed aircraft engineers to support and fuel the growth of the aviation and aerospace industry in Singapore and the region.” Sharing this sentiment, Mr Christoph Meyerrose, Managing Director, Lufthansa Technical Training, Germany, commented: “Lufthansa Technical Training is proud to partner with TP, and is eager to offer its experience-driven courses to the entire Singaporean and regional aviation industry from its new home on the TP campus.” Mr Lim Kim Choon, Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), said, “Given the buoyant aviation scene, we have seen the emergence of budget carriers as well as the impending introduction of the new Airbus 380 aircraft by various airlines. This exponential growth must be supported by skilled aircraft engineers and technicians. In this regard, we are pleased that Temasek Polytechnic and Germany’s Lufthansa Technical Training have integrated their expertise and resources to offer an aircraft maintenance training programme in Singapore. This programme, which meets the CAAS's latest maintenance personnel licensing standards, aims to produce competent professionals to meet the dynamic needs of the aviation industry. We are confident that students who graduate from this training programme will be sought after by the aviation industry." Supporting the TP-LTT tie-up, Mr Manohar Khiatani, Assistant Managing Director, Singapore Economic Development Board said: “The global aerospace outlook continues to be positive, with Asia Pacific being one of the leading growth regions. Given our reputation as an aerospace hub, Singapore is well-positioned to tap on the opportunities arising from this strong growth. The availability of well trained manpower is critical for the growth of our aerospace industry. We therefore welcome the partnership between Temasek Polytechnic and Lufthansa Technical Training to offer an integrated Aerospace diploma training programme. This initiative will not only enhance Singapore's manpower capabilities to meet the needs of the local aerospace industry, but also strengthens our position as a regional training campus for the aerospace industry." AEROSPACE @ Temasek Engineering School Aerospace is offered both as a full Diploma and as an Option in Temasek Engineerg School. Both the full Diploma as well as the Option allow students to undergo specialised aerospace training at the LTT Centre under expert Lufthansa instructors, to be prepared for SAR-66 exams, and to get direct credits leading to the professional AML certification. The full Diplomas are: Diploma Aerospace Electronics Diploma in Aerospace Engineering The Aerospace Options are: Aerospace Electronics option (for students doing the Diploma in Electronics) Aerospace Engineering option (for students doing the Diploma in Mechatronics) For more information about this unique "Options" scheme, click HERE TP and LTT are also offering short Aerospace courses for working adults. For courses available, click HERE